Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Jonathan Kiser Memorial Novice S.) – Jonathan Kiser Memorial Novice S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Cibolian 15.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hidden Path 12.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Clara Belle 15.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Hold Hard (IRE) 6.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Kiyomori 4.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Zarak the Brave (FR) 1.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Lightning Rod 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Tuddenham Green (GB) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lucency 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Squire Creek 2.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Super Chief 4.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Night Effect 6.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Certified Loverboy 1.60 2.8 5-1
7 7 Sin Nombre 20.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Steady Progress 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Irish Tenor 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bustino Santino 4.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Egyptian Quest 3.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Spoofy 12.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Braca 15.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Dunedin Causeway 30.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 The Commish 10.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Awesome Force 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Spoken Bluntly 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Jaa Mode 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Toscano 3.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Bad Larry 10.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Bob John Ray 2.50 3 6-1
2 2 Boys Code 6.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Provision 15.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Leftembehind 6.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Hagrid’s Flame 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Slightly Busy 0 0-1
1 1 Slightly Busy 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Jackpot Julie 12.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Serious Lady 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Ada May 12.00 4.5 8-1
10 10 Playful Lass 12.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Cara’s Dreamweaver 4.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Mangetsu 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Carae 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Grace and Grit 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Marvelous Madison 3.50 SCRATCH
8 8 National Archive 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Episode 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Bisa 20.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 My Vanilla 12.00 4 8-1
5 5 Katerina Ristova 30.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Linda’s Jewel 3.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Divorced of Course 5.00 6 11-1
10 10 Mascara 4.00 6.8 13-1
13 13 Melle Mel 2.50 6.9 13-1
11 11 Mean Eileen 3.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Annie Goodbody 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Graceful Warrior 4.50 SCRATCH
6 6 The Sugars 10.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Miss Interpatation 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ram 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lord Captain 15.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 American Gentleman 10.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Daddy Knows 8.00 3.1 6-1
10 10 Proven Hope 4.50 3.2 6-1
9 9 Hatch 2.50 3.5 7-1
4 4 Khozy My Boy 4.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Prince James 12.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Goldini 20.00 6 11-1
8 8 Nottoway 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (De La Rose S.) – De La Rose S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Be My Sunshine 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sister Lou Ann 8.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Hot Fudge 20.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Poca Mucha 15.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Evvie Jets 3.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Mouffy 4.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Spirit And Glory (IRE) 2.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Midnight Mile (IRE) 5.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Five Towns (GB) 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Immensitude (FR) 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Dark Devil 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Bold Ambition 3.50 2.1 4-1
8 8 Always Be Smart 8.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Salacious 5.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Houlton 4.00 2.9 6-1
7 7 Stately Order 12.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Magical Road 10.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Glint 12.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Confabulation 6.00 9 17-1

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.